STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION (Details) - USD ($) |
3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Sep. 30, 2025 |
Sep. 30, 2024 |
Sep. 30, 2025 |
Sep. 30, 2024 |
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| Employee and director stock option and stock grants: | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | $ 1,695,916 | $ 2,787,666 | ||
| Employee and director stock option grants | ||||
| Employee and director stock option and stock grants: | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | $ 567,788 | $ 1,534,054 | 1,695,916 | 2,787,666 |
| Employee and director stock option grants | Research and development | ||||
| Employee and director stock option and stock grants: | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | 104,830 | 309,933 | 308,193 | 453,158 |
| Employee and director stock option grants | General and administrative | ||||
| Employee and director stock option and stock grants: | ||||
| Stock-based compensation | $ 462,958 | $ 1,224,121 | $ 1,387,723 | $ 2,334,508 |