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 Harvard scientists identify hundreds of genes under selective pressure. Alex Dumas, inspiration for "The Count of Monte Cristo," by Tom Reiss Brief life of the soldier who inspired The Count of Monte Cristo: 1762-1806 In her memoir All That's Unseen, Emilee Hackney explores religion, friendship, and home. Explore More From Current Issue Arts & Culture Author and Harvard Divinity School writer-in-residence Terry Tempest Williams finds beauty in the world around us. Museums & Collections Science and art capture the microscopic natural world. Undergraduate Column For both American and international students, growing up is like learning a new language.