Document and Entity Information [Abstract] ASSETS Assets [Abstract] Current assets: Assets, Current [Abstract] Cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, at Carrying Value Inventory Inventory, Finished Goods, Net of Reserves Property, plant and equipment (net) Property, Plant and Equipment, Net Total assets Assets, Total Total assets LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Current liabilities: Liabilities, Current [Abstract] Accounts payable Accounts Payable, Current Warrant liability Warrants and Rights Outstanding Total liabilities Liabilities, Total Total liabilities Stockholders' equity: Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent [Abstract] Preferred stock, $0.001 par value; 5,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2011; 1,213,142 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2011. Aggregate preference in liquidation (including undeclared cumulative dividends) of $13,344,562 at December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2011 Preferred stock, par value Preferred stock, par value Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares authorized Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, shares issued Preferred stock, shares outstanding Preferred stock, shares outstanding Common stock, par value Common stock, par value Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares authorized Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares issued Common stock, shares outstanding Common stock, shares outstanding Additional paid-in capital Additional Paid in Capital Total stockholders' equity Stockholders' Equity Attributable to Parent, Total Total stockholders' equity Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity, Total Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Revenues: Sales Revenue, Net [Abstract] Product revenue Sales Revenue, Goods, Net Grant revenue Revenue from Grants Grant revenue Total revenue Sales Revenue, Net, Total Total revenue Operating expenses: Costs and Expenses [Abstract] Cost of goods sold Cost of Goods Sold Research and development Research and Development Expense Selling, general and administrative Selling, General and Administrative Expense Total operating expenses Costs and Expenses, Total Total operating expenses Other income (expense): Nonoperating Income (Expense) [Abstract] Payment under guarantee The cash outflow form a repayment of an unsecured loan facility agreement with the Scottish Enterprise having terms of repayment due if the Company significantly reduced its Scottish research operations. Payment under guarantee Payment under guarantee Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax Change in valuation of warrants Change in valuation of warrants Gain (Loss) on Derivative Instruments, Net, Pretax, Total Change in valuation of derivative Change In Valuation Of Warrants Change in valuation of warrants Change in valuation of warrants Change in valuation of warrants Interest income Investment Income, Interest Nonoperating Income (Expense), Total Total other income (expense) Total other income (expense) Total other income (expense) Total other income (expense) Net loss applicable to common shareholders Net Income (Loss) Available to Common Stockholders, Basic Net loss applicable to common shareholders Cash flows from operating activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities [Abstract] 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] Amortization of investment premiums, net Investment Income, Amortization of Premium Amortization of investment premiums, net Change in valuation of derivative Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Change in valuation of derivative Depreciation and amortization Depreciation, Depletion and Amortization Amortization of intangible assets Amortization of Intangible Assets Fixed asset impairment Impairment of Long-Lived Assets Held-for-use Fixed asset impairment Unrealized foreign exchange loss Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), Unrealized Unrealized foreign exchange loss Recognition of Deferred Revenue Deferred revenue Deferred revenue (Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Gain (Loss) on Sale of Property Plant Equipment (Gain) loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment Stock based compensation Share-based Compensation Changes in operating assets and liabilities: Increase (Decrease) in Operating Capital [Abstract] Net cash used in operating activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Operating Activities Net cash used in operating activities Investing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities [Abstract] Purchase of ALIGN Payments to Acquire Businesses, Net of Cash Acquired Purchase of ALIGN Purchase of property, plant and equipment Payments to Acquire Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment Proceeds from Sale of Property, Plant, and Equipment Purchase of short-term investments Payments to Acquire Short-term Investments Purchase of short-term investments Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Investing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities Financing activities: Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities [Abstract] Payment of capital lease obligations Repayments of Long-term Capital Lease Obligations Payment of capital lease obligations Payment of preferred stock dividend Payments of Dividends, Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Payment of preferred stock dividend Proceeds Of Committable Loan Notes Issued From Shareholders Proceeds of committable loan notes issued from shareholders Cash received from a loan issued by shareholders. Costs associated with stock purchase Payments for Repurchase of Equity Costs associated with stock purchase Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period Cash and cash equivalents at end of period Supplemental disclosure of cash flows information: Supplemental Cash Flow Information [Abstract] Cash Received During Period For [Abstract] Cash received during the period for: Supplemental cash received information. Interest Proceeds from Interest Received Taxes Proceeds from Income Tax Refunds Cash paid during the period for: Payments for Operating Activities [Abstract] Interest Interest Paid, Net Schedule Of Non Cash Transactions [Abstract] Schedule of non-cash transactions: Designated to encapsulate the entire footnote disclosure that gives information on the supplemental cash flow activities for noncash (or part noncash) transactions for the period. Noncash is defined as information about all investing and financing activities of an enterprise during a period that affect recognized assets or liabilities but that do not result in cash receipts or cash payments in the period. Acquisitions of equipment purchased through capital leases Assets acquired under capital leases. Acquisitions of equipment purchased through capital leases Issuance of Ordinary shares in connection with license agreements Issuance of common shares in connection with license agreements Issuance of ordinary shares through issuance of license agreements. Issuance of Ordinary shares on conversion of bridging loan Issuance of ordinary shares through conversion of bridge loan. Issuance of Ordinary shares on conversion of bridging loan Issuance Of Preferred Ordinary Class C Shares On Conversion Of Secured Convertible Loan Notes And Accrued Interest Issuance of Preferred Ordinary "C" shares on conversion of secured convertible loan notes and accrued interest Issuance of Preferred shares on conversion of secured convertible loan notes and accrued interest. Issuance of Ordinary shares in lieu of cash bonus Issuance of ordinary shares in lieu of cash bonuses. Issuance of Ordinary shares in lieu of cash bonus Issuance of other long term payable on ALIGN acquisition Issuance of other long term payable as result of acquisition. Issuance of other long term payable on ALIGN acquisition NATURE OF OPERATIONS AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements Disclosure [Text Block] SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES Significant Accounting Policies [Text Block] FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS Fair Value Disclosures [Text Block] Prepaid Expenses And Other Current Assets [Text Block] PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS PREPAID EXPENSES AND OTHER CURRENT ASSETS STOCK BASED COMPENSATION Disclosure of Compensation Related Costs, Share-based Payments [Text Block] COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Text Block] STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Stockholders' Equity Note Disclosure [Text Block] Amendment Flag Current Fiscal Year End Date Document Period End Date Document Type Entity Central Index Key Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding Entity Current Reporting Status Entity Filer Category Entity Registrant Name Entity Voluntary Filers Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Entity Public Float Document Fiscal Period Focus Document Fiscal Year Focus Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations [Abstract] Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows [Abstract] Payments of Financing Costs Costs associated with aborted 2004 IPO Payments of Financing Costs, Total Costs associated with aborted 2004 IPO License and Services Revenue Collaboration and research and development revenue Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic Weighted Average Number of Shares Outstanding, Basic, Total Weighted average common shares outstanding Proceeds from Issuance of Common Stock Proceeds from issuance of common stock and warrants, net of issuance costs Accrued Liabilities, Current Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities Accrued liabilities and other current liabilities Accretion Expense Accretion of interest on notes payable, net of amortization of debt premium Proceeds from Issuance of Preferred Stock and Preference Stock Proceeds from issuance of ordinary and preferred ordinary shares, net of issuance costs Cash Acquired from Acquisition Cash and cash equivalents assumed on stock purchase Goodwill, Impairment Loss Goodwill and intangibles impairment Payments for Restructuring Provision for restructuring Proceeds from Stock Options Exercised Net proceeds from stock options and warrants exercised Proceeds from Notes Payable Government loan received Loans and Leases Receivable, Related Parties, Collections Loans received from shareholders Preferred stock, liquidation preference value The liquidation preference is the difference between the preference in liquidation and the par or stated values of the share. Preferred stock, liquidation preference value Proceeds from Loans Loan received from Cyclacel Group Plc Change In Valuation Of Warrants Adjustments To Reconcile Net Loss To Net Cash Used In Operating Activities Change in valuation of warrants Amount recognized during the period for the change in valuation of warrants. Gain Loss On Price Risks Derivatives Net Warrant re-pricing Warrant re-pricing Amount recognized during the period as a result in changes to the pricing terms of the warrants. Goodwill Impairment Losses Goodwill and intangibles impairment The aggregate amount of write-downs for goodwill and other intangible assets recognized during the period. Stock Option Plan Expenses Compensation for warrants issued to non employees The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based issued to non-employees for services rendered. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Issuance Of Stocks And Warrants For Services Or Claims Shares issued for IP rights The aggregate amount of noncash, equity-based issued intellectual property rights. As noncash, this element is an add back when calculating net cash generated by operating activities using the indirect method. Payment For Loans Repayment of government loan The outflow of cash to repay a government loan. Redeemable Preferred Stocks Dividends Deemed dividend on convertible exchangeable preferred shares The amount of dividends deemed declared in the period to preferred shareholders as a result of the preferred shares being converted into common stock. Dividends Preferred Stocks Dividend on convertible exchangeable preferred shares Dividend on convertible exchangeable preferred shares The amount of dividends declared in the period to preferred shareholders even if not paid. Subsequent Events [Abstract] Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation [Abstract] Dividends on preferred ordinary shares Dividends on preferred ordinary shares Dividends on preferred ordinary shares Dividends on preferred ordinary shares. Foreign Currency Transaction Gain (Loss), before Tax Foreign exchange (losses)/gains Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax Accumulated other comprehensive loss Assets, Current, Total Total current assets Total current assets Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Parent Net loss Net loss Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations before Equity Method Investments, Income Taxes, Extraordinary Items, Cumulative Effects of Changes in Accounting Principles, Noncontrolling Interest Loss before taxes Loss before taxes Operating Income (Loss) Operating loss Operating loss Liabilities, Current, Total Total current liabilities Total current liabilities Proceeds from Sale of Short-term Investments Redemptions of short-term investments, net of maturities Redemptions of short-term investments, net of maturities Effect of Exchange Rate on Cash and Cash Equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents Restructuring Charges Provision for restructuring Restructuring costs Restructuring costs Interest Expense Interest expense Interest expense Interest expense Amortization of Financing Costs and Discounts Amortization of issuance costs of Preferred Ordinary "C" shares Amortization of issuance costs of Preferred Ordinary "C" shares Prepaid Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Income Tax Expense (Benefit) Income tax benefit Income tax benefit Earnings Per Share, Basic Net loss per share- Basic and diluted Net loss per share- Basic and diluted Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) Deficit accumulated during the development stage Deficit accumulated during the development stage Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] Summary of Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract] Stock Based Compensation [Abstract] SUBSEQUENT EVENTS Subsequent Events [Text Block] Accrued Liabilities and Other Current Liabilities [Abstract] ACCRUED LIABILITIES AND OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts Payable, Accrued Liabilities, and Other Liabilities Disclosure, Current [Text Block] Fair Value Measurements [Abstract] Commitments and Contingencies [Abstract] Prepaid Expenses and Other Current Assets [Abstract] Prepaid expenses and other current assets. Common Stock, Value, Issued Common stock, $0.001 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized at December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2011; 46,564,914 and 46,587,182 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and June 30, 2011 respectively Increase (Decrease) in Prepaid, Deferred Expense and Other Assets Prepaid expenses, inventory and other current assets Prepaid expenses and other current assets Increase (Decrease) in Accounts Payable Accounts payable and other current liabilities Accounts payable, accrued liabilities and other current liabilities Cash and Cash Equivalents, Period Increase (Decrease) Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents Preferred Stock, Value, Issued Net Cash Provided by (Used in) Financing Activities Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities