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Cover [Abstract]  
Document Type 8-K
Amendment Flag false
Document Period End Date Sep. 30, 2022
Entity File Number 001-12584
Entity Registrant Name SYNTHETIC BIOLOGICS, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0000894158
Entity Tax Identification Number 13-3808303
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NV
Entity Address, Address Line One 9605 Medical Center Drive
Entity Address, Address Line Two Suite 270
Entity Address, City or Town Rockville
Entity Address, State or Province MD
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 20850
City Area Code 301
Local Phone Number 417-4364
Written Communications false
Soliciting Material false
Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, par value $0.001 per share
Trading Symbol SYN
Security Exchange Name NYSEAMER
Entity Emerging Growth Company false