Abstract: The present invention relates to methods of determining activity of flavin adenine dinucleotide (FAD) synthetase, and methods of identifying compounds that modulate the activity of this enzyme.

Abstract: The present invention provides hybrid topoisomerases, methods for assaying topoisomerase activity, methods for identifying compounds that modulate topoisomerase activity, and methods for identifying antibacterial agents.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for analyzing selection criteria for forming a Select Talent Group. The apparatus includes an input device operably coupled to a Select Talent Group Selector having a computing circuit for computing scores of the individuals in the at least two talent groups based on the selection criteria and audition information. The apparatus includes a database operably coupled to the Select Talent Group Selector. The apparatus includes an output device, having displays listing the output of the output device. The method for forming a Select Talent Group, comprising: selecting subject matter to be performed from a data base; instructing each of a plurality of talent groups to perform the subject matter; forming the Select Talent Group by selecting the Select Talent Group from the plurality of talent groups competing in a first contest, wherein the selection of the Select Talent Group is based on predetermined criteria.

Abstract: An apparatus and method for analyzing selection criteria for forming a select talent group. The apparatus includes an input device operably coupled to a Select Talent Group Selector having a computing circuit for computing scores of the individuals in the at least two talent groups based on the selection criteria and audition information. The apparatus includes a database operably coupled to the Select Talent Group Selector. The apparatus includes an output device, having displays listing the output of the output device. The method for forming the select talent group having at least two individuals, comprising the steps of: inputting selection criteria for an area of talent; auditioning at least two talent groups; and forming the select talent group having at least two individuals, wherein at least one of the individuals is selected from a talent group other than the talent group of another of the at least two individuals.