RESEARCH AND LICENSE AGREEMENT (Details Textual) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 111 Months Ended
Jan. 31, 2011
Dec. 31, 2009
Dec. 24, 2009
Research License Agreement Expenses Paid     $ 400
Research License Payments Made As Per Settlement Agreement   5  
Shares Granted As Per Research and License Agreement   1,120,000  
Number Of Days Of Restriction To Sell Shares In Open Market   185 days  
Number Of Shares Sold By Purchaser As Permitted By Settlement Agreement   167,530  
Proceeds From Sale Of Shares Are Less Than240 Conditions   "Company shall pay to Ramot the difference between the proceeds that Ramot has received from sales of the shares up to such date together with the September Payment (if any) that has been transferred to Ramot up to such date, and $240."  
Proceeds From Shares Sold By Purchaser As Permitted By Settlement Agreement 35    
Total Value Of Shares Sold By Purchaser 235    
Obligation Amount To Fund Extended Research Period     1,140
Research and Development Expenses Reversed   760  
Stock Based Compensation Related To Shares Granted Under Research License Agreement   51  
Research License Interest Rate     32
Initial Research Period [Member]
     
Research License Liability     240
Extended Research Period [Member]
     
Research License Liability     $ 380