Bermuda Principles

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.

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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.

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

See also

• Human Genome Project
• John E. Sulston
• Wellcome Trust