RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT, NET (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended 147 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2012
Research and development $ 2,688 $ 2,077 $ 29,521
Less : Ramot reverse accruals (See Note 3) 0 0 (760)
Less : Participation by the Israeli Office of the Chief Scientist (918) (388) (2,572)
Research and development, net $ 1,770 $ 1,689 $ 26,189 [1]
[1] Out of which, $163, relating to the period from inception to March 31 2004, is unaudited.