November 1, 2003 Brevia From The November-December 2003 Issue Published in the November-December 2003 print issue in the John Harvard's Journal section. Most popular How Your Social Circle Affects Your Microbiome and Health The microbiome may be socially exchanged, modulating both health and metabolism. Harvard Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Lafayette’s Unexpected Gift to George Washington: Pheasants The two birds will be on display at Harvard this summer. Explore More From Current Issue Museums & Collections Harvard Art Museums restores a rare glimpse of an American master. Undergraduate Column A College student’s attempt to recapture the romanticism of the workplace. Alumni News David Battat promotes alumni engagement.