Entity Central Index Key Cover [Abstract] Document Type Document Type Amendment Flag Amendment Flag Document Period End Date Document Period End Date Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Period Focus Trading Symbol Trading Symbol Entity Registrant Name Entity Registrant Name Security Exchange Name Security Exchange Name Entity Central Index Key Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Current Reporting Status Current Fiscal Year End Date Current Fiscal Year End Date Entity Filer Category Entity Filer Category Entity Shell Company Entity Shell Company Entity Small Business Entity Small Business Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Emerging Growth Company Entity Ex Transition Period Entity Ex Transition Period Title of 12(b) Security Security12b Title Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding Entity Address, State or Province Entity Address State Or Province Entity File Number Entity File Number Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code Entity Incorporation State Country Code Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Tax Identification Number Entity Address, Address Line One Entity Address Address Line1 Entity Address, Address Line Two Entity Address Address Line2 Entity Address, City or Town Entity Address City Or Town Entity Address, Postal Zip Code Entity Address Postal Zip Code City Area Code City Area Code Local Phone Number Local Phone Number Entity Interactive Data Current Entity Interactive Data Current Document Quarterly Report Document Quarterly Report Document Transition Report Document Transition Report Prepaid research and development noncurrent. Statement Of Financial Position [Abstract] Assets Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash And Cash Equivalents At Carrying Value Short-term marketable securities Available For Sale Securities Debt Securities Current Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid Expense And Other Assets Current Total current assets Assets Current Long-term marketable securities Available For Sale Securities Debt Securities Noncurrent Property and equipment, net Property Plant And Equipment Net Right of use asset - operating lease Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset Restricted cash Restricted Cash Noncurrent Prepaid research and development, net of current portion Prepaid Research And Development Noncurrent Other assets Other Assets Noncurrent Total assets Assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable Current Accrued expenses Accrued Liabilities Current Deferred revenue Contract With Customer Liability Current Lease liability - operating lease Operating Lease Liability Current Finance lease obligations Finance Lease Liability Current Total current liabilities Liabilities Current Long-term liabilities: Liabilities Noncurrent [Abstract] Lease liability - operating lease, net of current portion Operating Lease Liability Noncurrent Finance lease obligations, net of current portion Finance Lease Liability Noncurrent Other long-term liabilities Other Liabilities Noncurrent Total long-term liabilities Liabilities Noncurrent Commitments and contingencies (Note 11) Commitments And Contingencies Stockholders' Equity Stockholders Equity [Abstract] Common stock, $0.001 par value 250,000,000 shares authorized as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019. 34,672,052 and 32,266,814 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively. Common Stock Value Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid In Capital Common Stock Accumulated other comprehensive loss Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Loss Net Of Tax Accumulated deficit Retained Earnings Accumulated Deficit Total stockholders' equity Stockholders Equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities And Stockholders Equity Common stock, par value Common Stock Par Or Stated Value Per Share Common stock, authorized Common Stock Shares Authorized Common stock, Issued Common Stock Shares Issued Common stock, outstanding Common Stock Shares Outstanding Income Statement [Abstract] Revenue Revenues Operating expenses: Operating Expenses [Abstract] Research and development Research And Development Expense General and administrative General And Administrative Expense Total operating expenses Operating Expenses Loss from operations Operating Income Loss Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income Expense [Abstract] Interest and investment income Investment Income Nonoperating Interest expense Interest Expense Other income (expense) Other Nonoperating Income Expense Other income (expense), net Nonoperating Income Expense Net loss Net Income Loss Net loss per share - basic and diluted Earnings Per Share Basic And Diluted Weighted-average common stock outstanding - basic and diluted Weighted Average Number Of Share Outstanding Basic And Diluted Comprehensive loss: Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax [Abstract] Net loss Net unrealized (loss) gain on marketable securities Other Comprehensive Income Unrealized Holding Gain Loss On Securities Arising During Period Net Of Tax Comprehensive loss Comprehensive Income Net Of Tax Adjustments to additional paid in capital accrued stock issued issuance costs. 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Increase (decrease) in prepaid research and development net of current portion. Increase Decrease in Operating Lease Liability. Proceeds from employee stock purchases and exercise of stock options. Noncash purchase of property, plant and equipment in accounts payable and accrued liabilities adjustments. Assets acquired under operating lease obligation. Issuance costs included in accounts payable and accrued expenses. Cash Flow Noncash Investing Disclosure [Abstract] Cash Flow Noncash Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Statement Of Cash Flows [Abstract] Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Net loss Profit Loss Adjustments to reconcile net loss to net cash used in operating activities: Adjustments To Reconcile Net Income Loss To Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities [Abstract] Depreciation and amortization Depreciation And Amortization Equity-based compensation expense Share Based Compensation Accretion/amortization of investment securities Accretion Amortization Of Discounts And Premiums Investments Reduction in carrying amount of operating lease right-of-use asset Reduction In Carrying Amount Of Operating Lease Right Of Use Asset Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase Decrease In Operating Capital [Abstract] Prepaid expenses and other assets Increase Decrease In Prepaid Deferred Expense And Other Assets Prepaid research and development, net of current portion Increase Decrease In Prepaid Research And Development Net Of Current Portion Accounts payable and accrued expenses Increase Decrease In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Deferred revenue Increase Decrease In Contract With Customer Liability Operating lease liabilities Increase Decrease In Operating Lease Liability Other long-term liabilities Increase Decrease In Other Noncurrent Liabilities Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Operating Activities Cash flows from investing activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchases of marketable securities Payments To Acquire Available For Sale Securities Debt Proceeds from maturity of marketable securities Proceeds From Sale And Maturity Of Marketable Securities Proceeds from redemption of marketable securities Proceeds From Maturities Prepayments And Calls Of Available For Sale Securities Purchases of property and equipment Payments To Acquire Property Plant And Equipment Net cash provided by investing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Investing Activities Cash flows from financing activities: Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities [Abstract] Payments on finance lease obligations Finance Lease Principal Payments Proceeds from issuance of common stock, net of issuance costs Proceeds From Issuance Of Common Stock Proceeds from employee stock purchases and exercise of stock options Proceeds From Employee Stock Purchases And Exercise Of Stock Options Proceeds from issuance of pre-funded common stock warrants, net of issuance costs Proceeds From Issuance Of Warrants Net cash provided by financing activities Net Cash Provided By Used In Financing Activities Net increase (decrease) in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Period Increase Decrease Including Exchange Rate Effect Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period Cash Cash Equivalents Restricted Cash And Restricted Cash Equivalents Including Disposal Group And Discontinued Operations Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period Supplemental disclosure of non-cash investing activities: Cash Flow Noncash Investing Disclosure [Abstract] Property and equipment purchases included in accounts payable and accrued expenses Noncash Purchase Of Property Plant And Equipment In Accounts Payable And Accrued Liabilities Adjustments Assets acquired under operating lease obligation Assets Acquired Under Operating Lease Obligation Supplemental disclosure of non-cash financing activities: Cash Flow Noncash Financing Activities Disclosure [Abstract] Issuance costs included in accounts payable and accrued expenses Issuance Costs Included In Accounts Payable And Accrued Expenses Cash paid for interest Interest Paid Net Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements [Abstract] Nature of Business Organization Consolidation And Presentation Of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] Accounting Policies [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract] Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Available for sale securities disclosure. Investments Debt And Equity Securities [Abstract] Available-for-Sale Investments Available For Sale Securities Disclosure [Text Block] Property Plant And Equipment [Abstract] Property and Equipment, Net Property Plant And Equipment Disclosure [Text Block] Payables And Accruals [Abstract] Accrued Expenses Accounts Payable Accrued Liabilities And Other Liabilities Disclosure Current [Text Block] Equity [Abstract] Stockholders' Equity Stockholders Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Sharebased Payments [Abstract] Equity-based Compensation and Equity Incentive Plans Disclosure Of Compensation Related Costs Share Based Payments [Text Block] Collaboration Agreements Collaborative Arrangement Disclosure [Text Block] Earnings Per Share [Abstract] Net Loss per Share Earnings Per Share [Text Block] Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies Commitments And Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] Related Party Transactions [Abstract] Related-Party Transactions Related Party Transactions Disclosure [Text Block] Basis of Presentation Basis Of Accounting Policy Policy [Text Block] Principles of Consolidation Consolidation Policy [Text Block] Recently adopted accounting pronouncements. 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Number of investments in unrealized loss position Debt Securities Available For Sale Unrealized Loss Position Number Of Positions Number of investments in unrealized loss position, more than twelve months Debt Securities Available For Sale Continuous Unrealized Loss Position12 Months Or Longer Number Of Positions Aggregate fair value of securities in unrealized loss position Debt Securities Available For Sale Unrealized Loss Position Number of securities with other than temporary impairment Other Than Temporary Impairment Losses Investments Number Debt Securities Available For Sale Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table] Schedule Of Property Plant And Equipment [Table] Long-Lived Tangible Asset Property Plant And Equipment By Type [Axis] Long-Lived Tangible Asset Property Plant And Equipment Type [Domain] Laboratory Equipment Equipment [Member] Computer and office equipment. 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Stockholders Equity Note [Abstract] Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table] Schedule Of Stock By Class [Table] Related Party Related Party Transactions By Related Party [Axis] Related Party Related Party [Domain] Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. Ginkgo Bioworks, Inc. Ginkgo Bioworks Inc [Member] Class of Warrant or Right Class Of Warrant Or Right [Axis] Class of Warrant or Right Class Of Warrant Or Right [Domain] Pre-Funded Warrants. Pre-Funded Warrants Pre Funded Warrants [Member] Common Stock Statistical Measurement Range [Axis] Statistical Measurement Range [Member] Maximum Maximum [Member] Minimum [Member] Minimum [Member] at the market. ATM At The Market [Member] Cowen and company, llC. 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Warrants exercised Warrants Exercised Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Schedule Of Share Based Compensation Arrangements By Share Based Payment Award [Table] Long Term Incentive Plan 2015. 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Beginning balance, Aggregate Intrinsic value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Outstanding Intrinsic Value Exercised, Aggregate Intrinsic value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Exercises In Period Total Intrinsic Value Forfeited, Aggregate Intrinsic value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Forfeitures And Expirations In Period Intrinsic Value Ending balance, Aggregate Intrinsic value Aggregate Intrinsic value, Vested or expected to vest at June 30, 2020 Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Options Vested And Expected To Vest Outstanding Aggregate Intrinsic Value Aggregate Intrinsic value, Exercisable at June 30, 2020 Sharebased Compensation Arrangement By Sharebased Payment Award Options Exercisable Intrinsic Value1 Employee unrecognized compensation expense Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Stock Options Employee unrecognized compensation cost, period of recognition Employee Service Share Based Compensation Nonvested Awards Total Compensation Cost Not Yet Recognized Period For Recognition1 Beginning balance, Number of unvested shares/units Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Number Granted, Number of shares/units Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Vested, Number of shares/units Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Forfeited, Number of shares/units Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeited In Period Ending balance, Number of unvested shares/units Beginning balance, Unvested Grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Nonvested Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Granted, Grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Grants In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Vested, Grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Vested In Period Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Forfeited, Grant date fair value Share Based Compensation Arrangement By Share Based Payment Award Equity Instruments Other Than Options Forfeitures Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value Ending balance, Unvested Grant date fair value Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Schedule Of Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Table] Income Statement Location Income Statement Location [Axis] Income Statement Location Income Statement Location [Domain] Research and Development Expense Research And Development Expense [Member] General and Administrative Expense General And Administrative Expense [Member] Share-based Compensation Arrangement by Share-based Payment Award, Compensation Cost [Line Items] Employee Service Share Based Compensation Allocation Of Recognized Period Costs [Line Items] Equity-based compensation expense Allocated Share Based Compensation Expense Stock Options Employee Stock Option [Member] Restricted Stock Awards Prepayment to related party for collaboration agreement. Related party transaction collaboration agreement, initial term. Schedule Of Collaborative Arrangements And Noncollaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table] Schedule Of Collaborative Arrangements And Noncollaborative Arrangement Transactions [Table] Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative Type Of Arrangement [Axis] Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative Arrangements And Nonarrangement Transactions [Member] Ginkgo Collaboration Abb Vie agreement. 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