University of Liverpool Nov 27 2024 A new study from the University of Liverpool represents a significant step forward in scientists' understanding of Alzheimer's disease. Researchers have shed new light on how mechanical signalling in the brain is disrupted and could lead to the condition which accounts for 60-80% of dementia cases worldwide. The team of investigators, led by Professor Ben Goult at the University of Liverpool, have examined the role of two proteins found in the brain and