The importance of research integrity (RI) and research ethics (RE)1 is widely acknowledged, and it is the responsibility of the research community to uphold and develop RI/RE standards expressed in academic exchanges and formalized in codes, guidelines and regulations. This is crucial in order to provide reliable and useful results, handle risks in a responsible way, and earn and preserve the trust of the public. Failure to take this responsibility may threaten the quality of research and the safety of research subjects, but also academic freedom, as this freedom entails responsibility...