The Universitat Jaume I de Castelló (UJI) has published the second version of its Code of Good Practice in Research and Doctoral Studies (CBPID), a key tool in its commitment to responsible, high-quality research. With this update, one of the first carried out by a Spanish university, the UJI adapts its ethical framework to new challenges and needs that have arisen in recent years.

The new version of the code (the previous one was from 2022) expands and reinforces fundamental content with the addition of two new sections dedicated to the use of artificial intelligence in research and the institutional affiliation of research staff. The section on open science has also been expanded and relevant aspects surrounding the definition of conflicts of interest and the functioning of the UJI's Ethics and Integrity System have been updated.

Every year, millions of newborns undergo routine heel-prick screening, a simple test that can mean the difference between a healthy life and catastrophic disability. Now, breakthroughs in high-throughput sequencing are supercharging this process. It detects rare genetic disorders before symptoms appear and transforms pediatric medicine from damage control to prevention.

Strengthening the competitiveness of the American transportation industry relies on developing domestically produced electric vehicle batteries that enable rapid charging and long-range performance. By integrating a new type of current collector, which is a key battery component, researchers at the Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory have demonstrated how to manufacture a battery with both superior energy density and a lasting ability to handle extreme fast charging. This enables restoring at least 80% of battery energy in 10 minutes.