NEWPORT BEACH, CA--(Marketwire - April 28, 2009) - Biomerica, Inc. (OTCBB: BMRA) announced that it has purchased the assets, technology and rights for three new Celiac disease tests from an undisclosed European Company. The three new products include a test to detect antibodies to tissue Transglutaminase (tTg) and two tests to detect antibodies to Gliaden.

Celiac disease affects almost 1% of the U.S. population. That means that as many as 3 million people in the United States are living with celiac disease, and 97% of them are undiagnosed. Until recently, the geographical distribution of celiac disease was thought to be primarily in developed countries, but new epidemiological studies have provided evidence that the disorder is common in other parts of the world as well. Its prevalence has been estimated to be from 0.4% to 1% of the world's population. The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (part of the NIH), The American Celiac Disease Alliance and The Celiac Disease Foundation all recommend performing one or more of the type of tests Biomerica has acquired for the diagnosis of Celiac disease.

Celiac disease is an inherited autoimmune disorder that affects the digestive process of the small intestine. When a person who has celiac disease consumes gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye and barley, the individual's immune system responds by attacking the small intestine and inhibiting the absorption of important nutrients into the body. Undiagnosed and untreated, celiac disease can lead to the development of other autoimmune disorders, as well as osteoporosis, infertility, neurological conditions and in rare cases, cancer. While there is no known cure for celiac disease, it can be treated by adherence to a gluten-free diet.

"We are pleased to be expanding our gastrointestinal test line to include these new Celiac disease tests," said Zackary Irani, CEO of Biomerica. "We believe they are an excellent complement to our current food intolerance tests and are excited about the growth prospects for these products."

The Company is currently transferring the production of these products to Biomerica facilities and estimates that the transfer will be completed before the summer. These products will initially be sold internationally and in the U.S. only after FDA clearance. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

About Biomerica (OTCBB: BMRA)

Biomerica, Inc. (www.biomerica.com) is a global medical technology company, based in Newport Beach, CA. The Company manufactures and markets advanced diagnostic products used at home, in hospitals, and in physicians' offices for the early detection of medical conditions and diseases.

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