Stock Purchase Warrants (Details 1) (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2015	Mar. 31, 2014
Fair Value Measurements, Recurring and Nonrecurring, Valuation Techniques [Line Items]
Beginning Balance	$ 6,756syn_WarrantLiabilities
Change in fair value of warrant liabilities	4,152us-gaap_FairValueAdjustmentOfWarrants	0us-gaap_FairValueAdjustmentOfWarrants
Ending Balance	$ 10,908syn_WarrantLiabilities

Amount of expense (income) related to adjustment to fair value of warrant liability.

Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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-Name Accounting Standards Codification

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