TyraTech Secures New Patent

TyraTech, Inc.

(the "Company" or "TyraTech")

TyraTech Secures New Composition Patent for Human and Animal Health

Patent Protects New Human and Animal Health Products and Pipeline.

TyraTech, Inc. (AIM: TYR and TYRU), a natural life sciences company, is pleased to announce that the Company has received notice from the United States Patent and Trademark Office granting a new patent for the Company's novel anti-parasitic and pest control composition.

The Directors of the Company believe that this patent is an important addition to TyraTech's intellectual property portfolio as it protects a number of new product offerings, including its new head lice flea and tick formulations. It will provide immediate support for TyraTech's head lice treatment range, as the Company plans to launch its first product in this area in 2013. This patent will also provide support and protection of the Company's pipeline of flea and tick control solutions for companion and production animals.

Alan Reade, Executive Chairman of the Company said, "This new addition to our intellectual property portfolio further confirms TyraTech as an innovative human and animal health company. This patent, in particular, provides protection and creates an array of exciting human and animal health market opportunities. Additionally, it validates our position at the forefront of developing best in class solutions that deliver the highest levels of efficacy and safety for people, pets, and production animals."

The issuance of this patent raises TyraTech's patent portfolio to twelve United States and international patents protecting its proprietary screening platform and compositions.

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For further information please contact:

TyraTech Inc.Alan Reade, Executive ChairmanTel: +1 919 415 4310

Peter Jerome, Chief Financial OfficerTel: +1 919 415 4280

N+1 Brewin, Nominated Adviser and Joint BrokerAubrey Powell / Robert Beenstock / Alex WrightTel: +44 20 3201 3710

First Columbus LLP, Joint BrokerChris CrawfordTel: +44 20 3002 2070