Discontinued Operations (Discontinued Operations in the Company's Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
Sep. 30, 2013
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Restructuring charges         $ (742)
Gain on disposal of assets 0     1,149  
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations 58   (1,337) 1,195 (1,337)
Tranzyme Pharma Inc. [Member]
         
Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Additional Disclosures by Disposal Groups, Including Discontinued Operations [Line Items]          
Revenue 0   167 0 167
Research and development 0   (503) 0 (503)
General and administrative 0   (168) 0 (168)
Amortization of intangible assets 0   (93) 0 (93)
Restructuring charges 0 (117) (742) 0 (742)
Gain on disposal of assets 0   0 1,149 0
Settlement of certain restructuring charges 68   0 68 0
Other income (loss) from discontinued operations 0   2 (6) 2
Recognition of accumulated translation adjustments upon deconsolidation of subsidiary (10)   0 (16) 0
Net income (loss) from discontinued operations $ 58   $ (1,337) $ 1,195 $ (1,337)