CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE LOSS (USD $)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2012	Mar. 31, 2011
Net loss	$ (9,206,868)	$ (9,699,758)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Foreign currency translation elimination on discontinued operations	(169,993)
Foreign currency translation	331,841	1,517,669
Total other comprehensive income	161,848	1,517,669
Comprehensive loss	(9,045,020)	(8,182,089)
Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling interests	158,005	1,216,900
Comprehensive net loss attributable to NeoStem, Inc. common shareholders	$ (9,203,025)	$ (9,398,989)