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Income Taxes - Schedule of Operating Loss Carryforwards (Details) $ in Thousands	Dec. 31, 2025 USD ($)
Domestic Tax Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
U.S. Federal NOL	$ 4,463
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards subject to limitation	60
U.S. State research and development credits	1,237
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards subject to limitation	254
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction \| His Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC)
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
U.S. State research and development credits	340
Foreign Tax Jurisdiction \| Canada Revenue Agency
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
U.S. State research and development credits	1,274
State and Local Jurisdiction
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]
Operating loss carryforwards and tax credit carryforwards subject to limitation	1,473
U.K. NOL	$ 2,814

Deferred Tax Assets. Operating Loss Carryforwards And Tax Credit Carryforwards, Subject To Limitation

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