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Goodwill and intangible assets (Detail) - Schedule of Indefinite-Lived Intangible Assets (USD $)
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9 Months Ended | ||
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Apr. 30, 2013
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Apr. 30, 2012
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Jul. 31, 2012
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| Gross | $ 28,179 | $ 27,904 | |
| Accumulated Amortization | (17,763) | (16,124) | |
| Net | 10,416 | 11,780 | |
| Amortization expense | 1,494 | 1,131 | |
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Life Sciences [Member]
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| Gross | 28,179 | 27,904 | |
| Accumulated Amortization | (17,763) | (16,124) | |
| Net | 10,416 | 11,780 | |
| Amortization expense | (1,494) | ||
| Foreign currency translation | 275 | ||
| Foreign currency translation | (145) | ||
| Foreign currency translation | $ 130 | ||
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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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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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