6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT (Tables)
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2016
Property, Plant and Equipment [Abstract]  
Schedule of property and equipment
   December 31, 
   2016   2015 
Computer equipment  $60   $39 
Laboratory equipment   55    184 
Software   5    5 
Office equipment   2    16 
Furniture and fixtures   –    1 
    122    245 
Less: Accumulated depreciation and amortization   (94)   (230)
   $28   $15