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Note 4 - Commitments (Details Textual) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
Note 4 - Commitments (Details Textual) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Jun. 30, 2026	Jun. 30, 2025	Nov. 01, 2025
Lessee, Operating Lease, Term of Contract					3 years
Office Lease [Member]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Year)	2 years 3 months 18 days		2 years 3 months 18 days
Laboratory Lease [Member]
Operating Lease, Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term (Year)	3 months 18 days		3 months 18 days
Office and Laboratory Lease Agreement [Member]
Operating Lease, Expense	$ 78,045	$ 48,177	$ 154,418	$ 96,355