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As the year draws to a close, we take a look at some of the biggest science stories of the year, and why they matter.

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Scientists discovered a small protein region that determines whether plants reject or welcome nitrogen-fixing bacteria. By tweaking only two amino acids, they converted a defensive receptor into one ...