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Goodwill and intangible assets (Detail) - Schedule of indefinite-lived intangible assets by segment (USD $)
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3 Months Ended | |
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Oct. 31, 2012
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Oct. 31, 2011
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| Gross | $ 27,904 | |
| Accumulated Amortization | (16,124) | |
| Net | 11,780 | |
| Amortization expense | 497 | 421 |
| Amortization expense | 497 | 421 |
| Gross | 28,218 | |
| Accumulated Amortization | (16,798) | |
| Net | 11,420 | |
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Life Sciences [Member]
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| Gross | 27,904 | |
| Accumulated Amortization | (16,124) | |
| Net | 11,780 | |
| Amortization expense | (497) | |
| Amortization expense | (497) | |
| Foreign currency translation | 314 | |
| Foreign currency translation | (177) | |
| Foreign currency translation | 137 | |
| Gross | 28,218 | |
| Accumulated Amortization | (16,798) | |
| Net | $ 11,420 | |
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The amount of finite lived intangible assets amortization of translation adjustments. No definition available.
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The amount of finite lived intangible assets translation adjustments. No definition available.
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- Definition
The aggregate expense charged against earnings to allocate the cost of intangible assets (nonphysical assets not used in production) in a systematic and rational manner to the periods expected to benefit from such assets. As a noncash expense, this element is added back to net income when calculating cash provided by or used in operations using the indirect method. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Accumulated amount of amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount before amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount after amortization of assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Amount of increase (decrease) to assets, excluding financial assets and goodwill, lacking physical substance with a finite life for foreign currency translation adjustments. No definition available.
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