Property and equipment (Details) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	Mar. 31, 2013	Dec. 31, 2012
Property and equipment
Less: accumulated depreciation	$ (141)	$ (93)
Property and equipment, net	895	756
Computer equipment
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	7	7
Laboratory equipment
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	850	663
Furniture and equipment
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	101	101
Leasehold improvements
Property and equipment
Property and equipment, gross	$ 78	$ 78

The cumulative amount of depreciation, depletion and amortization (related to property, plant and equipment, but not including land) that has been recognized in the income statement.

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Gross amount of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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Amount, net of accumulated depreciation, depletion and amortization, of long-lived physical assets used in the normal conduct of business and not intended for resale. Examples include, but are not limited to, land, buildings, machinery and equipment, office equipment, furniture and fixtures, and computer equipment.

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