Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss
Net Loss	$ (4,273)	$ (2,537)
Loss on foreign currency translation	(181)	0
Total comprehensive loss	(4,454)	(2,537)
Comprehensive loss attributable to non-controlling interest	0	(1)
Comprehensive loss attributable to Synthetic Biologics, Inc. and Subsidiaries	$ (4,454)	$ (2,536)