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Document And Entity Information (USD $)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Jul. 19, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Entity Registrant Name BIOTIME INC    
Entity Central Index Key 0000876343    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Public Float     $ 123,743,749
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   48,869,323  
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q1    
Document Type 10-Q    
Amendment Flag false    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011