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Document and Entity Information
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3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2012
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| Entity Registrant Name | Synthetic Biologics, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000894158 |
| Entity Filer Category | Smaller Reporting Company |
| Document Type | Other |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2012 |