Panalungtikan sél sirung téh ti anggalna mula teu weléh dirungrum ku kontroversi, utamana mah dina téhnis nyipta jeung migunakeun sél sirungna. PanalungtikanKontroversi panalungtikan [[sél sirung émbrionik]] researchtéh isutamana particularly controversial because, with the present state of technology, starting akusabab [[stem cell linetéhnologi]] requires the destructionayeuna ofmerlukeun angaruksak [[embryoémbrio|humanémbrio embryomanusa]] andjeung/oratawa [[therapeuticterapi cloningkloning]]. Opponents of the research argue that this practice is a [[slippery slope]] to [[reproductive cloning]] and tantamount to the [[instrumentalization]] of a [[human being]]. Contrarily, medical researchers in the field argue that it is necessary to pursue embryonic stem cell research because the resultant technologies are expected to have significant medical potential, and that the embryos used for research are only those meant for destruction anyway (as a product of [[invitro fertilisation]]). This in turn, conflicts with opponents holding an [[anti-abortion]] stance, who argue that an embryo is a human being and therefore entitled to dignity even if legally slated for destruction. The ensuing debate has prompted authorities around the world to seek regulatory frameworks and highlighted the fact that stem cell research represents a [[social]] and [[ethical]] challenge.-->
==Hambalan penting dina panalungtikan sél sirung==
