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 Weathers a Year of Turmoil The federal government has launched unprecedented actions against the University. Here’s a guide. Harvard researchers achieve medical breakthroughs in cancer therapy and infection control. Growing liver implants, mapping the sense of smell, and journalism at risk Explore More From Current Issue Editor’s Letter The president of Harvard Magazine’s Board of Directors will step down in September. Research But it can’t replace human connection. Arts & Culture The Gretel and the Great War author on how the Lampoon derailed his science career—and set him on a literary path.