PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT (Detail) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 2,512 $ 2,807
Less: impairment reserve 0 (82)
Less: accumulated depreciation (1,833) (1,858)
Total property, plant and equipment, net 679 867
Building and improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 1,273 1,273
Scientific equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 598 598
Computer hardware and software    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 107 109
Machinery and equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 275 568
Land and improvements    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 162 162
Other personal property    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross 70 70
Office equipment    
Property, Plant and Equipment [Line Items]    
Property, Plant and Equipment, Gross $ 27 $ 27