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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

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Human Genome Project

John E. Sulston

Wellcome Trust