Bermuda Principles
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The Bermuda Principles (also known as the Bermuda Accords) are a set of agreements made by researchers involved in the sequencing of the human genome during a meeting on the Bermudas in 1996. The goal of the agreement was to provide a basis for a free sharing of pre-published data on gene sequences among scientists.
The three principles retained originally were:
- Automatic release of sequence assemblies larger than 1 kb (preferably within 24 hours).
- Immediate publication of finished annotated sequences.
- Aim to make the entire sequence freely available in the public domain for both research and development in order to maximise benefits to society.
[edit] Sources
- John E. Sulston: Heritage of Humanity, Le Monde diplomatique, Dec. 2002
- Summary of principles agreed at the International Strategy Meeting on Human Genome Sequencing - Human Genome Organization's Website
