Acquisition - Narrative (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions		1 Months Ended
Apr. 04, 2025	Nov. 30, 2020
PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Inc.
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Subsidiary ownership (in percent)		10.00%
Series E Preferred Stock \| PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Inc.
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Investment amount		$ 1.0
PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Inc.
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Remaining acquired shares (in percent)	90.00%
Gross assets (in percent)	95.00%
Amount receivable in cash or equivalent shares	$ 7.2
Earnout period (in years)	3 years
PanTHERA CryoSolutions, Inc. \| In Process Research and Development
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]
Consideration transferred	$ 15.5

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